An industrial estate was partially evacuated, along with a number of nearby houses, following a 'chemical incident' inside a building. Workers spent their afternoons stood or sat outside waiting for an update and unable to collect their personal belongings from inside the building, as emergency services worked to make the scene safe.
Manchester Evening News understands that the incident was an ammonia leak at the Kara Foodservice unit. Fortunately, there were no casualties, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) confirmed.
Five homes on nearby Nuttall Avenue were also temporarily evacuated as a precaution, as residents and local businesses were warned to keep their windows and doors shut. People were also advised to stay away from the area.
